Howard Gardner proposed the theory of multiple intelligences which posits that intelligence is not a single general ability but rather consists of several relatively independent faculties or skills. The document discusses Gardner's theory and its implications for education, noting that it suggests students learn in different ways and teachers should present lessons using various methods appealing to different intelligences like music, art, role playing and more. The theory challenges the view that all students can learn the same materials in the same way and that IQ tests are sufficient to assess learning.